Articles for Pregnant Women

What Are My Options

Are You Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?

If you are pregnant, but not sure you are ready to keep the baby, you may be thinking about adoption.

I am pregnant -- What are my options?

It is best for you to take some time and explore all of the options available to you. It will allow you to make the best decision for you and your baby.

Abortion

Abortion defined.

Adoption Defined

Definition of Adoption: Legal process where parental rights are transferred from birth parents to adoptive parents.

Thinking About Parenting?

Choosing to parent either as a single parent, with the help of a father or with from family and friends are all options you may be considering. It is not an easy decision.

MarriageWhen faced with the reality of an unplanned pregnancy, some couples explore the marriage option. In the past, marriage in response to a pregnancy was common. Today, with more options available, the pressure to marry isn't so intense. ...
Substance Use Before & During Pregnancy: Links to intimate Partner ViolenceAccording to recent research conducted by the Department of Maternal and Child Health at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, although some research has found links between women's experiences of intimate partner violence and their use of substances, little research has examined how this potential relationship changes when women become pregnant.
Pregnancy Choices: Parenting, Adoption and Abortion

Many women have mixed feelings when they find out that they are pregnant. They may wonder if they are ready and willing to accept all that comes with bringing up a child.

Kinship CareWhat is kinship care?
Kinship care is taking care of a child by a relative.
Birth PlanMaking a birth plan for your hospital stay is very important. It will reduce the need to make decisions while you are in labor and perhaps not in the best mindset. A birth plan will also allow you to make arrangements to make your hospital stay the best possible. ...